Question

Which among the following was associated with sumptuary laws in France?

• A. Only the members of royality and aristocracy could wear expensive clothes made of ermine, silk or brocade
• B. Promoted for hunting game in certain areas.
• C. Laws were not strict towards social inferiors.
• D. Social inferiors were allowed to wear ermine, silk of brocade

Answer 1

The correct option is A Only the members of royality and aristocracy could wear expensive clothes made of ermine, silk or brocade

• From about 1294 to 1789 the people of France were strictly expected to follow what were known as sumptuary laws.
• The laws tried to control the behaviour of those considered 'social inferiors', preventing them from wearing certain clothes, consuming certain foods and beverages and hunting game in certain areas. Only royalty could wear expensive materials like ermine and fur, or silk, velvet and brocade. Other classes were debarred from clothing themselves with materials that were associated with the aristocracy.